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UW Study Abroad as High-Impact Practice

UW students in Japan 2016 (image: Shannon Quinn)

May 12, 2024

UW Global Affairs recently released an article examining how study abroad is a high-impact practice. Based on evidence, certain teaching and learning practices make it more likely for students to stay in college and graduate – these practices include study abroad, service learning and internships. You can read the article here. To learn more about UW study abroad programs, visit https://www.washington.edu/studyabroad/ Contact the UW Japan Studies Program at japan@uw.edu for more information on how to remove financial barriers for our students wanting to study in Japan.